Whether you are 16 or 70 there is lots to think about before you continue your education or return to learning. You need to find the right course, get clear on application processes and it's handy to know where you can get financial help. Read on and you will discover lots of practical support for anything from transport to technology.
Choosing a course and clearing
Start exploring your options with our Choosing a university section offering helpful tips to help you make the right decisions.
Every year, many students miss the grades for their conditional offer and find themselves without a university or college place. If this happens to you, don't worry. You may still be able to secure a higher education place through clearing. Find out more and read our Clearing guide and find out about students experiences of clearing with Melanie's story: How clearing worked for me.
Leaving home
Visit our Leaving home section if you are interested in learning more about getting around from using public transport, managing your money to helpful advice on cooking!
Study advice and exams
Pick up study tips and advice and find out how you can access exam materials and libraries.
New places, new subjects and new challenges are all very exciting but can lead to student life being stressful sometimes. With exams and dissertations looming, we offer some tips for dealing with stress and some sources of support if you find you can't shake off that stressed feeling.
Staying healthy, going out and having fun
Student life can be hectic, especially when you've just started a new course. If you've moved away from home to study, read our tips on how to survive the first term, stay healthy, and enjoy going out and socialising with our student life section.
Find out about other students experiences with in our student stories. Read Becky's tips for becoming an independent student and follow Katie's story about making the move from school to university.
Your rights and discrimination
Want to know more about your legal rights? Read our factsheet on how the Equality Act applies to education. You can also find out what equality law means for you as a student in further or higher education on the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) website.
If you have any queries or concerns regarding your legal rights, you can contact the RNIB Legal Rights team by calling our helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email legalrights@rnib.org.uk
Funding advice
Find out about possible funding and financial support to help you with your studies. With helpful information and advice about applying for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) and finding alternative funding from a variety of charitable trusts and organisations.
Life after university
It may be just round the corner or four years away but you may be thinking about your options after graduation - volunteer, go on a gap year or choose the career that's right for you. Visit our starting work pages for more information on choosing a career, writing your CV and listen to real life success stories!
International Students
If you are blind or partially sighted and are thinking of coming to study in further or higher education in the United Kingdom (UK), this factsheet is for you. It gives advice on applying, obtaining funding and receiving disability-related support. You can download our International Student's factsheet below: